ExCom Minutes - Erin

ESIP Federation Executive Committee, November 16, 2010

Attendees: Jim Frew; Chris Lenhardt; Carol Meyer; Margaret Mooney; Rob Raskin; Erin Robinson; Marilyn ; Michael; Steve ;

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Frew at 2:15 pm EST.

1. Adoption of Minutes A motion to adopt the revised minutes was offered by Michael and seconded by Marilyn. Without further discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.

2. Executive Director Report

Erin Robinson joined our staff last week. ExCom is asked to take a look at the website, some of the changes that are being made: single sign-on between wiki and drupal, content placement.
Seven partnership applications came in this round.
GEO Plenary in Beijing. Exhibit hall traffic disappointing, but good connections made with American colleagues
Call for nominations, look for e-mail right before/after the holidays. (Michael will connect)

Action items:

none

3. Winter Meeting Planning Update

Breakout tracks beginning to be developed. Looking for confirmation from speakers. Registration is 15-20 people.
Martha Maiden Award - 3 nominations reviewed and consensus was reached.

Action items:

e-mail list-serv about Winter Meeting registration
Check Martha Maiden awardee availability

4. Partnership Committee Update Partnership committee met to talk about Federation changes. Type definition are useful for describing generally what members do (link to current and proposed definitions). Type 1 is clarifying language (amended: Earth Science and related datasets) to include data clearinghouses, networks. Type 3 is being broadened to include wider range of users. Chris motioned to vote to add the updated type definitions to the business meeting agenda, Rob seconded. Without further discussion, the vote were passed by acclamation.

Action Items:

Need to publish to larger community

5. Other Business Simpson amendment - Federation can't do anything without unanimous consent. Unanimous consent is not 117 yes's, but it is asking for any No's and if there are no no's then motion passes. Ask C&B's for interpretation or modification? Frew suggested deleting 2.2.7, because unanimous consent has solved bigger issues than it has helped. Will require 2/3 majority to pass.

Action Items:

publish business meeting agenda month before and post this issue on the agenda (by Dec. 6)
Frew, Michael and Rob are going to meet with C&B to draft a proposal and FAQ for rationale

No motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm.